Nice review, Ray. It seems to me that they could have done a better job, with all of the time that they've had. I still think that they should have issued it with a cell phone style controller that you could update, instead of gumming up your personal device. Either way, good luck on getting it back on track, so to speak. An excellent video, as always.
@wayneantoniazzi27063 ай бұрын
Oh man, every once in a while I think the world's rushing past me into a future I can't see and ignoring me in the process! High-tech! SUPER high-tech! Everything going through a smartphone that I don't have. Now my head hurts, no, my HAIR hurts! I gotta go do the geezer thing and lie down! Ray, you're a BETTER man than I am! 🤣
@therosejewelrailroad4893 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video. Now we know why we’ve been waiting so long for the base 3.
@Dadified863 ай бұрын
Hope they get it sorted quick. At least the original LionChief app still works, but the ability to run multiple engines is the strong suit of the new app. That would make things easier for your filmwork
@ARMYVETT3 ай бұрын
I USE THE APP TO RUN 4 TRAINS AT ONCE. I DON'T HAVE TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE UNI REMOTES. I LIKE IT. 🙂👍👍 I HAVEN'T HAD ANY ISSUES WITH IT........YET.
@dathanpoole8713 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. It's unfortunate about the glitches but I'm just excited to run more than one engine at a time.
@Coreyt19763 ай бұрын
Great video Ray. I haven’t downloaded the app. I still have the old app on an iPhone 7. I’ll eventually download the new one to my iPad. It’s good that you are seeing the glitches now so that they can be fixed.
@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway3 ай бұрын
I have not preordered the Cab3 nor have I explored the Cab3 app figuring I would wait for the bugs to be worked out. I did find your video both interesting and informative. I have to say I really do like the Cab2 remote. One day I suspect I will find myself investing in the Cab3 and using the App. I will go take a look at the Demos with Dave video you referenced. Thank you for sharing your experience. Bill B.
@RaysTrains3 ай бұрын
@@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway I’m gonna call you tomorrow bill
@ozarkmidlandsouthernrailway3 ай бұрын
@@RaysTrains Okay, Ray, cool! I’ll look forward to it. Bill
@JoshuaProudfoot-l5b3 ай бұрын
I didn't get a notification on either of my KZbin channels about the pod cast brother, I will have to find them and watch the videos.
@ArtsModelTrains3 ай бұрын
Good video, interesting that it just happened to glitch while you were filming. Bummer that the app has bugs, I'm OK if there are bugs I just want Lionel to fix them quickly, so let's see how it goes when the Base3 side comes out. Layout looks great from that angle BTW.
@ELWtrains3 ай бұрын
I like the app I have a few blue tooth engines I haven’t put : on it yet I only put one neon and had the same problem with horn and bell had to kill power n start over I do like the speed numbers I might try 3 locos tonight n see what happens 🤔great video ray now I know what not to do on app lol
@r.a.monigold97893 ай бұрын
Still pretty cool. But that Major Glitch - They need to fire that guy - he's in the Army, right? Thanks for the demo anyway. Scale Rail Ral back to the roundhoiuse.
I have a LionChief remote and run 3 trains and still works easy great video
@marshallg4963 ай бұрын
Ok I’m downloading the new app . Thank you Ray
@michaelhaslach44143 ай бұрын
I use the new app. It has issues with certain phones or tablets. Try a different device. It seems to work better with my android devices. I really like the new app, especially that you can run more than one engine. The kill switch will stop the train when it's running.
@traderalex12 ай бұрын
Despite all of the delays, they have a lot of glitches. Has been very frustrating. I have one TMCC loco in which the auto couplers do not work from the app.
@williamkolina39883 ай бұрын
Hi Ray hope you're going to Edison.I was messing with the new app.personally I am not a fan of each app. I prefer the hand held
@traderalex12 ай бұрын
Also, as far as the kill/emergency stop switch-I find that it does not work. If I have a pending Gomez Adams style emergency, my only reliable option is to hit the power switch on my CW180. Guys, don't trust the kill switch on the Cab3 app. Until Lionel sorts that out, you are going to end up with damage to your trains, if you are depending on that switch to save the day.
@railchief743 ай бұрын
Very good Ray! But do all the engines have to be Bluetooth equipped to run the app?
@RaysTrains3 ай бұрын
@@railchief74 unfortunately for this part but when the base3 comes should work with TMCC (they claim)
@railchief743 ай бұрын
@@RaysTrains we’ll see how that plans out lol
@Keiths_OGauge_Trains3 ай бұрын
I have issues with the horn getting stuck on or the forward/reverse button freezing. Hopefully they will fix the bug sooner than later. Great video!
@Ben-Dover753 ай бұрын
I’ve been fortunate to not have so many issues while using the new app. However I’m on a new iPhone 15 so maybe that’s why, and older devices are having issues. Only glitch I’ve had is the horn being stuck “on” like how you had your bell stuck Ray. Maybe try a newer phone or tablet and see if that fixes the issue. Also does anyone know what those two extra buttons do when trying to connect to the engine? The one that shows a Bluetooth symbol and another that shows the universal remote. You can click on them but they don’t do anything and I don’t believe Dave even mentioned them on Demos with Dave
@RaysTrains3 ай бұрын
@@Ben-Dover75 so this was a great point Ben and I wish I had added it to my video but I was too lazy and already finished editing it lol. So I realized both Mike and I were using an iPhone 11 and having the same issues. I film with my iPhone 15 so during filming I never use it but when I’m just playing around myself I do use the 15 and ur right I’ve only had the bell issue so far with that. I guess I’ll have to do more testing with the newer phone and see how it goes lol
@Ben-Dover753 ай бұрын
@@RaysTrains that might unfortunately mean you have to upgrade or borrow the wife’s phone for filming lol. Also did you happen to know about the two other buttons Ray?
@pingkirsch13803 ай бұрын
I had the same issues with items locking up after changing the bell or horn pitch!
@OGaugeRailroader-x2n3 ай бұрын
I have the cab 3 it’s awesome Lionel pls release base 3 side
@JoshuaProudfoot-l5b3 ай бұрын
I did hear that they are having some problems with the base3 on the apps for iPhone and Android systems with different stuff disappearing in coming back a few days later something like that a few of my friends were messaging me about it, but I don't think I can use it with some of my MTH locomotive at all brother. Give it some time and the bugs will get worked out on the cell phone apps. I also have been stressed out badly alot lately brother and it sucks and I am also struggling alot.
@traderalex12 ай бұрын
I have bell stuck experiences in the Base3 side.
@marshallg4963 ай бұрын
I do Use the app, the old app.
@gfaverill3 ай бұрын
Have you ever ran your trains in opposite directions?
@RaysTrains3 ай бұрын
@@gfaverill good question Gary I have in the inside loop but due to my switches being one way only, I like the run the outside loop the same way all the time
@TheScottab3 ай бұрын
No app for me, all of my locomotives are post war and mpc era.
@kenmunozatmmrrailroad68533 ай бұрын
Half way through your video I'm already stressed. I can't imagine staring at my phone trying to get my hobby to work; EFF NO!!! Just wait... Cab-3 will suffer so many bugs and still, to stare at a pad. I'm sticking with my Cab-1L- Friggin' buttons that do friggin stuff. I can close my eyes and operate my trains without looking. If I buy the Cab-3 and face similar, I'll be tempted to take a sledge hammer to it and ship the pieces back to Lionel! At my age, a $500 momento to make a point is well worth it.
@cathrynm3 ай бұрын
We're still on TMCC/Base-1. Maybe I'll pick up an extra CAB-1, just in case.
@Eyrrll3 ай бұрын
There were bound to be some bugs but the basic design of the Base 3 and App allow for fairly easy updates, so unless something in the system turns out to be catastrophically bad, it should ultimately be an easier system for Lionel to correct and add more functionality to. This system really opens the door for new tech that they could never achieve before (let’s just hope they take advantage of that).